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HG13 DOU

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,400 mi
Last recorded18,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG13 DOU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 18,162 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 18,070 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 17,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 15,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 15,542 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 11,960 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 11,958 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 9,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 6,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 3,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 3,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 2,176 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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HG13 DOU is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 9,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG13 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 13 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HG13 DOU registered?

HG13 DOU is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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